Pain of the Final Still Lingers
The disappointment of coming up short in football's biggest match continues to weigh heavily on Argentina's players. Speaking to ESPN Argentina, Lisandro Martinez said the hurt remains significant and that the squad would rather not focus on it, though he insisted the enormous effort made across the whole tournament deserves recognition.[S1]
The centre-back made clear that the feeling is shared throughout the group, describing the tournament as a strong one overall but admitting that the final defeat is painful for everyone involved.[S1]
Honouring Messi at Home
With the team now back in Argentina, Martinez turned his thoughts to Lionel Messi's farewell fixture in front of the national team's own supporters. He said the players intend to make the most of the occasion and enjoy it together on home ground.[S1]
